Forum Journal & Forum Focus

Spring 2015 Forum Journal: Why Do Old Places Matter?

For the spring issue of the Forum Journal, Tom Mayes, author of the recent blog series "Why Do Old Places Matter?” asked scholars from other disciplines to consider why old places matter. Their perceptive articles will inspire you to reflect anew about why we work to save old places. From Max Page’s article “Why We Need Bad Places” to Eric Nathan’s thoughtful comments on creativity and old places, this journal will encourage you to think and talk with others about why old places matter to you.

Making a Case for Historic Place Conservation Based on People’s Values by Jeremy C. Wells

The Power of Uniqueness by Ed McMahon

Crafting the Message about Why Old Places Matter

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The Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation is a network of preservation leaders — professionals,
students, volunteers, activists, experts — who share the latest
ideas, information, and advice, and have access to in-depth
preservation resources and training.